Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 24, 2009
With a flawless blue sky and high 40s for a temp, I took advantage of my day off (my one class got canceled) and got out for a bit on my own. I went to a cafe Jacqueline had recommended and ordered my usual: Frappe with two spoons of sugar and milk. That thing definitely [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 22, 2009
A summary of my time here so far in alphabetical order. I’m kinda bored, they don’t give out homework here. A: angry taxi drivers B: Broke – what I’ll be after this semester C: Crepes with nutella D: dazzling views E: Efharisto – thank you in Greek F: Fried food… zuchinni, peppers, cheese… it’s delicious [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 21, 2009
How’s Greece? That’s what everyone back home keeps asking me. I have no idea how to answer that question. It’s so unlike anything I’ve experienced, so I don’t have anything to compare it to. And I don’t know if I love it, just like it, or really don’t like it at all. I’m pretty sure [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 17, 2009
I started my new intro to political communication class today. Although much of it is nothing new to me, it is fascinating to hear the non-American students’ views on US media and politics. The general consensus is that America gets it right, while Europe doesn’t. My teacher, Maria, talked about the acceptance of biased publications [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 15, 2009
The past few days have been full of ups and downs. On Friday, I was definitely experiencing some culture shock. I found myself irrationally irritated at everyone around me, especially Greeks. Some Greeks can be so friendly, while others are very, very rude. I think I just got fed up of crowded buses, rude Greek [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 14, 2009
So, I think every two weeks I’m going to write a little Top 10 list concerning what I’ve learned about myself, Greece, people and life in general. Kind of Letterman-esque… but probably not as funny (but close). 10. Being an outsider is not fun. And not being able to speak the language at the same [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 11, 2009
My ultimate achievement this week was figuring out the city bus. I made it home yesterday all by myself and to school today! I was sure I was lost this morning trying to find the bus stop, but lo and behold, I stumbled upon it just in time. Speaking of stumbling, I’m apparently much more [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 9, 2009
Today is my first day of classes. So far, I’ve only had one, history of the modern world, and it seems like it will be pretty easy. Igor, an RA from Serbia who I like to call Iggy, says classes at ACT are really simple. There is a clear division between study abroad students and [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 8, 2009
I’m pretty sure I was born to be either a European or a city girl. There is so much to see and do here; I don’t know if 4 months will be enough! We went to Vergina yesterday, a museum built up around some ancient royal tombs. I’m not exactly a museum girl, but our [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 4, 2009
Today was the first day of orientation. Getting up at 8 a.m. after four hours of sleep - due to no fault of my own – was rough. All the administrators and professors at the school seem really cool and nice. They talked about writing for a newsletter, which I would like to do to [...]
